5 Ways to Become More Eco-Friendly

Our environment is in bad shape and it is up to us to fix the current condition of our Earth. Doing simple eco-friendly things everyday will help rebuild our environment. Here are five ways that you can be a little more green everyday:

1.) Use reusable water bottles and ditch the plastic!

In 2015, Americans used about 50 billion plastic bottles. Only 23% of that plastic was recycled, which means that 38 billion water bottles were wasted. That's more than $1 billion worth of plastic. 

Click the link at the bottom of this post to read more about the Ban The Bottle campaign.

2.) Use a dishwasher, not the sink:

Using the dishwasher to clean your dirty dishes instead of washing them by hand will help save a lot of water, energy and soap. A dishwasher uses half the energy and 1/6 of the water compared to hand washing your dirty plates and bowls. By using a dishwasher, you can save 100 pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Just make sure that your dishwasher is full!

3.) Drive less, walk more:

Instead of driving to the gym that's five minutes away from your house, try walking! It will warm up your muscles and save the environment. If everyone started using their cars less and their legs more, there would be less pollutants going into the air. If you are completely against walking, try trading in your car for an electric one!

4.) Water your plants in the morning or at night:

The sun is at its strongest in the middle of the day. The hot sun will evaporate the water, leaving your grass thirsty! Instead, water your greenery at night or in the morning. If you're living in California, you have most likely already taken this step to try and conserve water. 

5.) Recycle!

Instead of throwing your water bottle or soda can in the trash, throw it in the recycling bin! Throwing your cans into the recycling bin right next to the trash can will make a big difference! You can recycle plastic, metals, paper and even batteries. If you clean out your closet, don't throw out your clothes, recycle them! 

These are only a five ways to become more eco-friendly. Click the link below to read about 70 different ways you can help the environment in your everyday life. 

Ban The Bottle Campaign: https://www.banthebottle.net/bottled-water-facts/

70 ways to become more eco-friendly: http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/70-easy-ways-to-green-up-your-life/pick-some-coconut-oil